Looking for work on East Warren does not have to mean starting alone in front of a screen. Detroit at Work connects residents with career advisers, workshops and training pathways; staff can also point people to support for practical barriers. The Payne-Pulliam centre is one of several entry points to the city network, and the official directory says this location also provides unemployment insurance assistance.
The centre is at 18017 E. Warren Avenue. Published general hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with this location open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 313-962-WORK before visiting to request career guidance and confirm whether your issue belongs with the centre or the state unemployment agency. If you are considering training, ask who provides the course, whether funding is available and which eligibility rules apply before enrolling.
Visible customer comments about this location praise attentive career advisers, staff who listen and help with résumés and job searches. That favourable feedback matches services the city advertises, although it cannot show how many customers find work or whether every appointment ends with the right referral. To make the visit useful, arrive with a clear goal—such as a role, shift or certification—and ask the adviser to record the next step and the provider’s name if you are referred elsewhere.
Detroit publishes a specific route for customers who are unhappy with their service: the locations page links to a customer service report form. It asks where and when the issue happened and what took place; it also requests contact details, including date of birth. Open it through detroitatwork.com to make sure you are using the official channel, and keep a copy of your response. For a formal complaint that falls under Michigan’s Employment Services system, the state explains which categories are covered and offers help with filing. Do not confuse that route with an unemployment appeal, which is handled separately.
Check Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam before travelling; confirm Thursday hours, your appointment and the service you need. A timeline of calls, names and documents helps the form describe a verifiable incident rather than a general impression. City career guidance is free; if a third party charges for a course, verify who administers the payment and what you will receive before paying.
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Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam
18017 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit at Work brings career guidance and training together at several locations across the city; the Payne-Pulliam centre serves the East Warren corridor. The network lets residents speak with a career adviser, attend workshops and explore training opportunities, while staff can connect job seeker
Career guidance, workshops and training opportunities; the E. Warren location is also listed among centres offering unemployment insurance assistance.
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Official website of Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam ↗
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Detroit at Work / Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Official website of Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam ↗
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Detroit at Work · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Official website of Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam ↗
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Detroit at Work / Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Official website of Detroit at Work Career Center — Payne-Pulliam ↗
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Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Detroit at Work / Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Detroit at Work · Accessed October 5, 2026
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Google Maps · Accessed October 5, 2026
Consulted directly on 2026-10-05: exact address displayed 4.6/5 from 75 reviews. Visible comments praised supportive coaches, staff attentiveness and help with job search and résumé skills. These individual reports do not establish job placement outcomes.